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Principal Salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf

How much does a principal earn in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Average base salary in Rhondda Cynon Taf

£77,900 per year

per year in Rhondda Cynon Taf · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Rhondda Cynon Taf is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Rhondda Cynon Taf

Compare average principal pay in Rhondda Cynon Taf and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Richmond upon Thames£90,200 per yearView jobs
Rhondda Cynon Taf This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Retford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rhayader£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rhondda£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rhyl£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rickmansworth£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Rhondda Cynon Taf

How much does a principal earn in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

The average salary for a principal in Rhondda Cynon Taf is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Rhondda Cynon Taf a well-paid area for principals?

Rhondda Cynon Taf tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Live principal openings in Rhondda Cynon Taf rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Rhondda Cynon Taf increase their salary?

Principals in Rhondda Cynon Taf typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between principal pay in Rhondda Cynon Taf and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Rhondda Cynon Taf it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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